Sociocultural LoA Guide
Sociocultural Level of Analysis Guide (Yellow Packet) | |
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Principles of the Sociocultural Level of Analysis
SC.1.A. Outline principles that define the sociocultural
Methodology, Ethics, & Conformity
Learning Outcomes Addressed
SC.1.C. Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the sociocultural level of analysis
SC.1.D. Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the sociocultural level of analysis.
SC.1.C. Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the sociocultural level of analysis
SC.1.D. Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the sociocultural level of analysis.
SC Research Methods Overview | |
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Milgram Study Overview: Obey at Any Cost (40 Studies that Changed Psychology) | |
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Extention Topic: The Holocaust
Genocide is a sad, but highly relevant example of many of the principles from the sociocultural level of analysis. Below are two readings that will provide examples of how regular German citizens became "willing executioners" during the Holocaust. As we learn about the different topics in this unit, apply these concepts to this topic.
The Men Who Pulled the Triggers Article (NY Times) | |
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Topic 2: Social Cognition
Attribution
SC.2.A. Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behaviour.
SC.2.B. Discuss two errors in attributions
Ross et al. (1977) Study: Gameshow Study | |
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Social Identity Theory
SC.2.C. Evaluate social identity theory, making reference to relevant studies.
Read the following article and answer the following questions on page SC.2..C.
1. What groups do you belong to?
2. What was Tajfel's aim, method, findings, and conclusions? (Critical Thinking)
3. What is the Social Identity Theory? Why is it significant to sociocultural psychology?
4. Why is group comparison important to this theory?
Social Identity Theory Article: http://www.spring.org.uk/2007/11/why-groups-and-prejudices-form-so.php
Read the following article and answer the following questions on page SC.2..C.
1. What groups do you belong to?
2. What was Tajfel's aim, method, findings, and conclusions? (Critical Thinking)
3. What is the Social Identity Theory? Why is it significant to sociocultural psychology?
4. Why is group comparison important to this theory?
Social Identity Theory Article: http://www.spring.org.uk/2007/11/why-groups-and-prejudices-form-so.php
The Formation of Stereotypes and their Impact on Behavior
SC.2.D. Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effect on behaviour. (Information on the Powerpoint above)
Stereotypes Readings & Discussion Prep
Article 1: When Talking About Bias Backfires | |
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Article 2: Living Under The Bamboo Ceiling (The Negatives of Positive Stereotypes)
http://www.neontommy.com/news/2015/08/living-under-bamboo-ceiling-one-asian-american-students-struggle-against-model-minority
http://www.neontommy.com/news/2015/08/living-under-bamboo-ceiling-one-asian-american-students-struggle-against-model-minority
Additional Readings on Stereotypes
Steele & Aronson (1995): Stereotype Threat Study | |
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Bargh et al. (1996) Study: Following Stereotypes | |
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Topic 3: Social Norms
SC.3.A. Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies.
Viewed on 1/5/2015
Viewed on 1/5/2015
The Trump Effect
1. Despite limited concrete evidence of “The Trump Effect,” to what extent does the Social Learning Theory support the claim that the Trump Effect could impact our nation’s schools? Do the studies that we have examined give enough support to conclude that this is a real possibility?
2. Does President Trump meet the requirements of a motivating factor for children? Why or why not? Who else would play a key role in this process?
3. To what extent do the messages of politicians impact the country they govern? Can the words of one man really change the way people think about and treat one another?
2. Does President Trump meet the requirements of a motivating factor for children? Why or why not? Who else would play a key role in this process?
3. To what extent do the messages of politicians impact the country they govern? Can the words of one man really change the way people think about and treat one another?
Article A: The Trump Effect
www.huffingtonpost.com/the-conversation-us/why-the-trump-effect-coul_b_12886526.html
Article B: What Our Sons are Learning From Donald Trump
www.nytimes.com/2016/10/18/upshot/what-our-sons-are-learning-from-donald-trump.html?mwrsm=amp-email
www.huffingtonpost.com/the-conversation-us/why-the-trump-effect-coul_b_12886526.html
Article B: What Our Sons are Learning From Donald Trump
www.nytimes.com/2016/10/18/upshot/what-our-sons-are-learning-from-donald-trump.html?mwrsm=amp-email
Compliance Techniques
SC.3.B. Discuss the use of Compliance Techniques
Conformity to Group Norms
SC.3.C. Evaluate research on conformity to group norms.
SC.3.D. Discuss factors influencing conformity.
SC.3.D. Discuss factors influencing conformity.
Sociocultural Extended Written Response Prompts
Prompt 1: Evaluate Research into Conformity.
Prompt 2: Explain Social Learning Theory with reference to two relevant studies.
Prompt 3: Discuss the use of two compliance techniques with reference to two relevant studies.
Prompt 2: Explain Social Learning Theory with reference to two relevant studies.
Prompt 3: Discuss the use of two compliance techniques with reference to two relevant studies.
Sociocultural LoA Content Quiz Topics
Use the gold packet to help you study for the quiz. You will be asked to watch a short video on children recruits into ISIS and identify how research at the SC LoA would explain ISIS' recruiting strategies and the behavior of the children. You will also be asked to perform a matching activity. It will be a total of 20 multiple choice questions.
Topics to know include...
-Principles of the Sociocultural LoA
-Attribution: Situational & Dispositional Factors; Actor-Observer Effect
-Errors in Attribution: Fundamental Attribution Error, Self-Serving Bias
-Social Identity Theory: Key Studies
-Stereotypes: Theories on Formation of Stereotypes
-Social Learning Theory: Key Studies, Motivating Factors of Learning,
-Compliance: Compliance Techniques
-Conformity: Key Studies, Factors impacting conformity
Topics to know include...
-Principles of the Sociocultural LoA
-Attribution: Situational & Dispositional Factors; Actor-Observer Effect
-Errors in Attribution: Fundamental Attribution Error, Self-Serving Bias
-Social Identity Theory: Key Studies
-Stereotypes: Theories on Formation of Stereotypes
-Social Learning Theory: Key Studies, Motivating Factors of Learning,
-Compliance: Compliance Techniques
-Conformity: Key Studies, Factors impacting conformity
The Sunflower: Read the following story and identify connections with topics, concepts, and studies that we have examined during the SC LoA. Based on our understanding of social psychology, can forgiveness be given? (1/13/15)
The Sunflower excerpts | |
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Uniqueness Reading for Finals
Uniqueness Reading | |
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Standard SC.4: Culture, Cultural Norms, & Cultural Dimensions
SC.4.A. Define "culture" and "cultural norm."
1/28/2015: Today you will work in small groups as you brainstorm, read two articles, discuss questions, make decisions, and post a group response on our class forum.
Group Brainstorm
1.A. What elements shape culture?
2.A. How are cultures shaped, developed, and changed?
3.A. What does it mean to be multicultural?
4.A. Define culture.
Article #1: Defining Culture
1.B. Read the following article and record the four definitions of culture in your packet (Kuschel, Lonner, Hofstede, Matsumoto (def found on pg. 125)). Also, define cultural norm.
2.B. Rank the four definitions in order of most accurate to least. Justify your thinking and provide examples when possible.
1/28/2015: Today you will work in small groups as you brainstorm, read two articles, discuss questions, make decisions, and post a group response on our class forum.
Group Brainstorm
1.A. What elements shape culture?
2.A. How are cultures shaped, developed, and changed?
3.A. What does it mean to be multicultural?
4.A. Define culture.
Article #1: Defining Culture
1.B. Read the following article and record the four definitions of culture in your packet (Kuschel, Lonner, Hofstede, Matsumoto (def found on pg. 125)). Also, define cultural norm.
2.B. Rank the four definitions in order of most accurate to least. Justify your thinking and provide examples when possible.
Defining Culture Readings | |
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Article #2: Wheat People vs. Rice People
1. Read the following article.
2. What is this article's message about culture?
3. What studies stand out to you as important or revealing from this article?
4. Which definition of culture best matches the article's claims about culture?
1. Read the following article.
2. What is this article's message about culture?
3. What studies stand out to you as important or revealing from this article?
4. Which definition of culture best matches the article's claims about culture?
Wheat People vs. Rice People | |
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SC.4.B. Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behavior.
Explore the "Cultural Dimensions in a Nutshell" Section of the reading below (Page 9-16) paying special attention to the charts that compare the cultural dimensions.
Now, rank where you believe you belong on each dimension and place it on a value-line.
Explore the "Cultural Dimensions in a Nutshell" Section of the reading below (Page 9-16) paying special attention to the charts that compare the cultural dimensions.
Now, rank where you believe you belong on each dimension and place it on a value-line.
Hofstede's Dimensions of Culture | |
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This Powerpoint includes information for all of the Learning Outcomes for Topic 4. (SC.4.A., SC.4.B., SC.4.C.)
Cultural Dimensions Homework (2/2/2016)
1. Use the Cultural Norms PowerPoint (slides 6-14) to record information on the 3 studies that explain how cultural dimensions can impact behavior.
2. Read the Kim and Markus (1999) article and record the Aim, Method, Findings, Conclusion, and Critical Thinking.
1. Use the Cultural Norms PowerPoint (slides 6-14) to record information on the 3 studies that explain how cultural dimensions can impact behavior.
2. Read the Kim and Markus (1999) article and record the Aim, Method, Findings, Conclusion, and Critical Thinking.
Kim and Markus (1999) | |
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Emic and Etic Research Activity
1. Visit the website http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html and compare the United States, Japan, and Namibia.
2. What differences in behavior/cognitive processes could you expect based on these comparisons?
1. Visit the website http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html and compare the United States, Japan, and Namibia.
2. What differences in behavior/cognitive processes could you expect based on these comparisons?
Sample EWR Essays
The two essays below are examples of strong essays. Notice the formatting. Provide background information, a clear thesis, study summaries with connections back to the thesis, and critical thinking that helps answer the prompt.
Cogntive LoA Sample Essay #1 | |
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Cognitive LoA Sample Essay #2 | |
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